Election for the constituency of Bournemouth West on 7 May 2015

An election to the 56th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Bournemouth West, held as part of the general election on 7 May 2015.

Conservative hold by Conor Burns with a majority of 12,410 - 29.7% - on a turnout of 58.0%.

An electorate of 72,082, having a valid vote count of 41,773 and an invalid vote count of 171.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
BURNS, Conor Con 20,155 48.2% 3.1%
HOULDEN, Martin UKIP 7,745 18.5% 11.3%
STOKES, David Lab 7,386 17.7% 2.9%
PLUMMER, Mike LD 3,281 7.9% -23.9%
MCMANUS, Elizabeth Green 3,107 7.4% -
FRANKLIN, Dick Patr 99 0.2% -

The writ for this election was issued on 30 March 2015.

Result declared at 05:57 on 8 May 2015. Declarations times do not form part of election declarations and should be regarded as indicative rather than official.

Under section 13(b) of the Representation of the People Act 1985, a candidate gaining 5% or less of the vote share will forfeit their deposit.